Description
These Swedish Meatballs are packed with irresistible flavor and easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal, this recipe combines ground beef and pork in a creamy sauce that’s simply delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch ground cloves
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups beef stock
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, beaten egg, milk, salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well and form into 45-48 small meatballs, about 1 inch each.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown half of the meatballs on all sides; they do not need to be fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
- Using the same skillet, add the butter to the meat drippings. Whisk in the flour and white pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the beef stock, heavy cream, and soy sauce while whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the meatballs back to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then uncover and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through. Season with extra salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley if you like.
Notes
You can substitute the ground pork with additional ground beef if preferred.
Adjust the seasonings according to taste, especially if you prefer a stronger flavor profile.
Serving suggestions include egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: n/a
- Trans Fat: n/a
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg